Taping with a Banjo - Drywall Instruction

[@TSPNTV]

just what i was looking for. as I had a banjo left to me from a job that was done at my studio by a pro. Thanks. You made it simple and were not trying to show off.

[@Lilmiket1000]

man I didn't even know a tool like that existed! you just saved me hrs of work trial and error. why aren't more drywall informational videos talking about these! thanks sooooooooooo much!

[@drywallinstruction1766]

You're welcome, I'm so glad the video helped!

[@Maxkil]

I used a banjo for the first time the other day. Its amazing, its so much quicker. Save a lot of time with a banjo

[@one1wizard]

I thank you for the demo. 1st time using one always doing the taping by hand and it takes a long time. I thank you for your video. now I gotta find the mixing the mud part

[@DelkoTools]

The wheels grip the tape to the wall and apply the tape, frees up your other hand. The aluminium now comes with wheels too and both have internal applicators. As the video says bazookas are very expensive but you can now achieve the same results with the right banjo at a fraction of the cost.

[@richardpickering2610]

I've been pumpin rock for 41 years and have wore out about 8 boxes. It's a very good tool to use if you work by yourself and are much easyer to use in tight places or on scaffolds. Tube men might disagree..

[@Tigerratcat]

Do you think Wallboard or Delko branded boxes are better?

[@markfothebeast]

The one thing that I was taught to do with the banjo is to position the tape closer to the center so the mud is applied to both sides and the knife glides over the surface smoothly. Everyone I've worked with has a different technique. I'm still learning as well.

[@markfothebeast]

And the comment about using the plastic banjo...I haven't seen one guy use one on a job. But for the home DIY'er, they are much cheaper. $30ish.

[@herbertmorris2848]

This has been very enlightening into the world of drywall. Thank you.

[@drywallinstruction1766]

You're welcome Herbert! Check out our progress @ Drywallinstruction.com, our goal is to become the most comprehensive drywall website on the internet!

[@shaunalmighty]

What I find incredible is that a drywall hanger and a drywall finisher are two different jobs. Like a cook who doesn't bake.

[@Two_Bluebirds]

Thank you for this information! However, were those joins pre-filled prior to this particular demonstration? Thank you.

[@drywallinstruction1766]

No, you can prefill with topping before stringing tape.

[@Sprucegrove123]

Super video! Thanks for posting

[@hsgd5136]

So adorable! If only we have the same without the tape for epoxy crack patch!!!

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

When I hear the banjo coming, I make sure I start to paddle harder.

[@anothergamingchannel2656]

I attempted to finally use the old banjo i found sitting around our shop today. Idk if you're just really good with one, I'm just too stupid to use it correctly, or the one I was using was just old and didn't work right anymore, or a combination of all the above. Because it sure didn't go that smooth for me lol

[@duanebauman9755]

I used the metal one for years. I know you're demonstrating but I filled with my hand and could make it smoke

[@MelloGee33]

He makes it look easy. I'd be screwin' those taped joints all up. lol

[@Frogsaw]

Excellent video brother! Thank you for the quality instruction.

[@drywallinstruction1766]

You're welcome!

[@randythomas3478]

Goldblatt Goldblatt Goldblatt! I've used Goldblatt since the 70s! keep it clean, change out the cutting head once a year.

[@jimmyruiz3844]

Wow amazing good video thank you for sharing

[@wayneermine1599]

the tape is put in the wrong way here turn it over

[@garyluther4722]

Wayne Ermine 100% correct

[@trollingstones9940]

that's what I noticed to

[@hmkjr]

Great simple video. Thank you. What plastic banjo would you recommend today? Also, Where are you doing the inside corners with the flat tape banjo? Does that work well?

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Homax banjos are great. Yes you can tape corners as well.

[@mrsANGRYh]

Thanks for the video. I’m confused as to how it can truly save time, as on a big home you would have to clean the banjo to refill it once empty? What is the time turnaround with that? Plus you still need to go over it with a 6 inch. Plus the internal taping looked odd and again you have to still go over it with a tool.

[@richardvigneault4249]

You don't have to clean it every time you fill it. Just at the end of the day.

[@mrsANGRYh]

@@richardvigneault4249 Thanks for the reply.. What mud do you use?

[@andrewcarr2431]

@@mrsANGRYh ready mix all purpose or taping mud (depending on what is available in your area). If it is a small job (1 room) you can also use setting compound (90 minute hot mud). Just make sure to clean the tool out before it sets to make your life easier.

[@tonythetilerduyck2677]

Thanks I think a tile guy might be able to pull it off after your video Tony the tiler

[@drywallinstruction1766]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@michaelbeary]

Great video and great personality.

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Thanks! Good luck to you!

[@marksteele45]

Thanks!

[@tonyquesada9499]

Thanks for all your tips bro

[@drywallinstruction1766]

You're welcome!

[@rcook2608]

Great video, never used a banjo like that! I usually struggle getting my ceiling corners to come out clean, other than that thanks for the useful info. Cheers

[@DelkoTools]

Delko banjos include an internal applicator that will roll in the corners for you ;)

[@trollingstones9940]

Hi! Are you sure it's the good side of tape? In Europe we cleave with the exterior side.

[@nanokcasts9187]

Backwards tape

[@Tigerratcat]

Which one is better? Delko vs Wallboard entry level banjo? I have ceiling angles to do mainly

[@randythomas3478]

Goldblatt aluminum banjo is the best

[@saldana716]

Is the mud prep before application?

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Taping mud is AP mud thinned down.

[@four4four636]

U gotta be precise and quick when using that tool. Like he said its fairly clean as far as wiping goes, application not so much.

[@simonrizk4451]

thank you sir

[@drywallinstruction1766]

You're very welcome! Good luck to you!

[@simonrizk4451]

@@drywallinstruction1766 dos it take a 1000' or 500 ' roll sir

[@drywallinstruction1766]

@@simonrizk4451 250" roll is ideal. You can use 500'.

[@simonrizk4451]

@@drywallinstruction1766 cheers

[@grapheneLLC]

what is the make/model of plastic banjo you are using?

[@drywallinstruction1766]

It is the Homax 6500, I purchased my last one off the internet. I haven't seen them in home improvement stores for some time now.

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

I saw it amazon for 40 dollars

[@empty0021]

Is there any chance you can link the plastic own you have online?

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Sorry for the delay. Search for the Homax brand taping tool.

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

Flip your tape around it’s coming out backwards.

[@martinzavala1485]

I been drywall finisher for over 20 years on different areas in te united estates, lots of facts we have to check won't be the same procedure in florida vs Minnesota as example, using paper tape for 15 years working fine depend on your skills but i go with the new Brown mesh on all but joints & seems. and use paper tape for inside corners and again all depend on your skills and knowledge about it. good luck,,

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Thanks for your input Martin!

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

hey great video!

[@drywallinstruction1766]

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[@jayareplumley4686]

Do you not wet the tape

[@drywallinstruction1766]

No need to wet the tape. Your taping mud is runny and plenty wet.

[@boots7859]

Will this work with the newer FiberFuse tape?

[@drywallinstruction1766]

I'm actually not sure. I haven't used FiberFuse in a banjo.

[@ajsbrushworksllc8348]

Yes, there is taper and floater I work with, that's all he uses is fibafuse.

[@allucknoskill4695]

do people tend to run into bubbling more often when using a banjo? i noticed you said if you set the gate right youd get enough mud under the tape

[@drywallinstruction1766]

The answer is no. Bubbling in tape results from taping with mud that's too dry. you always need to wet your mud to avoid bubbles. See my taping mud video.

[@reyflores6598]

that teipi is upside down

[@stephenc4161]

skip to 2.35 and dont put the tape in like he does back to front...

[@La2venida]

Can you use duro bond (power +water) then use on the banjo

[@drywallinstruction1766]

If you're asking if hot mud works in a banjo, the answer is probably but I wouldn't think it's a normal practice.

[@turboflush]

how do you know how to set the mud dispense? bubbles don't show until after the tape dries or after first coat.

[@drywallinstruction1766]

Bubbles occur when the tape doesn't have mud underneath it. Your taping mud needs to be the right consistency and then you make sure that your adjustment permits sufficient mud to come out. Experiment with it, mud that is too runny just makes a mess, too dry makes it difficult to pull the tape out. When it's just right it's a thing of beauty and you can string a lot of tape in a small amount of time. See the mixing taping mud video.

[@Simpleman57]

You put your on wrong on the bango

[@loreec90]

Banjo was outdated in the 1960s

[@ron75569]

if anyone in our company would show up with a plastic one they would be laughed off the job

[@amazingpowers6056]

ron heiden if anyone showed up at my jobsite with any banjo they'd be laughed off the job... it's 2017